Lead Plumbing Installation Specialist​/Hands-On Project Lead

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Full Time Field Employees Greensboro, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $79,000.00 Annually

Are you a skilled plumber who takes pride in perfectly level runs, beautiful pipe layouts, and flawless rough-ins? Master Plumbers Heating and Cooling is a premier, fast-growing mechanical company driven by quality workmanship and a high-standard work ethic. We are looking for a hands-on Lead Installer
—a true professional who loves getting their hands dirty, leading a project from the front, and crushing daily installation goals. If you want a clear, structured roadmap to regular raises and a team that respects your skills, apply today.

Sign-On Incentive: Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus possible for experienced, qualified lead installation professionals!

Top-Tier Pay Structure:$35.00+ per hour, scaled strictly to your installation expertise and field experience.

Performance Boosts:Project completion bonuses and efficiency pay incentives.

Premium Assets: Fully equipped installation truck, commercial-grade power tools, iPhone, and iPad.

Financial Future: 401(k) retirement plan featuring an immediate, fully vested company match.

Full Insurance Package: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + HSA/FSA choices.

Work-Life Balance: Accrued paid time off (PTO), a menu of ancillary benefits, and employee discounts.

As our Lead Plumbing Installation Specialist, you are the primary driver of our residential and light commercial installation projects, whole-home repipes, and custom remodels. While you will have an apprentice/helper to assist you, this is a highly active, hands-on leadership role. You will be actively mapping out layouts, cutting and fitting systems, and executing the heavy physical installation work alongside your helper to ensure a clean, efficient, and code-compliant build.

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Schedule:

Dependable Monday through Friday day shifts (8-hour blocks) with consistent overtime available. (

Note:

This is a dedicated installation position and is exempt from our standard 24/7 emergency repair on-call rotation).

Read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and building layouts to map out precise plumbing runs.

Actively work on the physical installation, assembly, and securing of new water supply lines, drainage systems, and waste vents (using copper, PEX, PVC, and cast iron).

Manage and work alongside an installation helper, teaching them the trade while keeping the project moving efficiently.

Lead the physical installation and commissioning of heavy equipment, including tankless water heaters, water filtration networks, and premium fixtures.

Execute clean whole-home repipes and structural rough-ins for bathrooms and kitchens, ensuring the customer's property is protected and left spotless.

Conduct strict pressure tests on air, gas, and water lines to guarantee leak-free system integrity before final sign-off.

Field

Experience:

Strong, proven track record leading residential or commercial plumbing installation projects and rough-ins.

Licensing: No formal license required, though holding an active Journeyman or Master Plumber card is highly preferred and a major plus.

Blueprint

Competency:

Ability to independently interpret prints and layout a project from scratch.

Leadership Style: A "lead-by-example" work ethic—willing to hustle, handle heavy materials, and work hard alongside your apprentice.

Compliance: High school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Ability to safely lift, position, and maneuver heavy piping and equipment up to 100 lbs with assistance.

Comfort working in tight, dark, or restricted spaces including trenches, crawlspaces, and structural framing.

Ability to climb ladders, operate heavy installation machinery, and stand for long durations.

Resilience to work safely in variable indoor and outdoor construction environments.

Master Plumbers Heating and Cooling is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a professional, safe, and drug-free work culture.